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10 Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a day for remembering those who have
laid their lives in the nation's service. Memorial Day has
also become a popular time for Family Reunions and Get
Togethers as it is preceded by a weekend. Here are some
ways to celebrate the patriotic spirit of this day
1. Donate to families of soldiers who are wounded or
have lost their lives.
2. Observe the National Moment of Remembrance. The
Moment occurs on Memorial Day, 3 PM, local time, for 1
minute. You can choose to observe this moment in any way
you like. It is the sentiment that counts.
3. Visit a gravesite and offer flowers to those U.S.
Troops who have died in the nation's service.
4. Plan a family reunion or Get Together. It may be as
simple and informal as a backyard barbecue.
5. Plan a family picnic. Get kids to help with
preparing picnic food. This is also a wonderful way to
enjoy the summer season.
6. Throw an informal Grilling or Barbecue party. Throw
some burgers on the grill and invite your friends over and
enjoy.
7. Wear your American spirit proudly. Badges, Pins,
Shirts - make it a point to wear something that shows your
patriotism.
8. Make crafts with a patriotic theme. Make a pretty,
beaded USA Flag Pin using easy instructions given at
http://www.ilovetocraft.com/holiday/usa-flag-pin.shtml or
a patriotic sign following step-by-step instructions found
at http://www.ilovetocraft.com/holiday/patriotic-sign.shtml.
More crafts can be found on craft sites.
9. Educate your kids about Memorial Day's history and
origin and the history of U.S. Military. Read to them
stories with a patriotic message and encourage them to
look up dictionaries and encyclopedias on the subject.
10. Have kids participate in Memorial Day parades and
other such activities.
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